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difficult to achieve or deal with
(of a person) strong and able to deal with problems
uncompromising in one's expectations, rules, or approach to dealing with others
(of food, particularly meat) hard to chew or cut
strong enough to withstand adverse conditions or rough handling
(of a place) having a reputation for crime, disorder, or a generally unsafe and lawless environment
difficult to endure
used to dismiss someone's complaints or objections, showing indifference to their difficulties
What does "tough" mean in dismissive slang?
The term "tough" is used to dismiss someone's complaints, objections, or dissatisfaction, indicating that the situation will not change and the other person must accept it. The structure is a clipped adjective used as a blunt conversational response, often short for "that's tough luck" but reduced to a single word for impact. It is informal slang commonly used to show indifference or refusal to accommodate someone's difficulty or disagreement.
to endure or persist through a challenging or harsh situation, often with determination
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